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Manfreda virginiana . . Rattlesnake Master
. . 24 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zone 5 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Long, succulent, yucca-like leaves, often spotted with purple, radiating from a central crown, and fragrant, purplish flowers atop a 3 to 5 ft. spike.
Found primarily in upland woods, particularly around granite outcrops. Also known as Agave virginiana.
One of several plants commonly named Rattlesnake Master. They were reputed to either repel rattlers or cure the effects of their bite.
#1371 . . Quart pot . . $6.00 
Mimulus ringens . . Monkey Flower
. . 24 to 36 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 3 to 7 . . Avg. to wet soil . . Summer
Native
Bushy plants 1 1/2 inch blue, lipped flowers. Summer. Light green foliage. Tolerates wet soil.
#1093 . . Quart pot . . $5.50
Mitchella repens . . Partridge Berry
. . 1 to 2 in. . . Lt. to full shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Rich, moist soil . . Spring
Native
Evergreen creeping ground cover with small round dark green leaves. White flowers in spring with scarlet berries in fall. Slow grower. Space 6 to 8 in.
Partridge Berry is native to most of Eastern N. America. The persistent scarlet berries and the glossy dark leaves provide excellent color contrast. A cool spot with evenly moist, acid soil is best. The plant has attracted attention for many years, as it has been given well over thirty common names.
One writer says the berries taste "agreeable" and another claims they are "insipid". I'll leave them for the birds.
Partridge Berry has been used medicinally in the past with little acclaim.
#1011 . . Quart pot . . $5.75 CROP FAILED
Monarda clinopodia . . White Bergamot
. . 12 to 36 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 4? to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Late Summer
Native
Heads of small white flowers dotted with purple, surrounded by bracts dusted with pink and white. Late summer. The entire plant has a light citrus-like scent.
#1094 . . Quart pot . . $5.75
Monarda didyma . . Bee Balm "Fuchsia"
. . To 4 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil, moist . . Summer
Native
Bright fuschia flowers arranged in circular clusters atop tall stems. Summer. Excellent butterfly and hummingbird plant. Vigorously stoloniferous in favorable conditions.
A tea made from the leaves was a popular remedy for nausea and digestive complaints.
#1096 . . Quart pot . . $5.00
Monarda didyma cv . . Scarlet Beebalm "Jacob Cline"
. . 4 to 5 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Native Selection
Large 3 in. scarlet flowers. One of the most mildew and rust resistant Beebalm selections. Can become aggressive when planted in the shade.
Tip: thin Beebalm colonies and keep well watered to help prevent mildew. Stress = disease.
#1328 . . Quart pot . . $5.50
Oenothera fruticosa . . Sundrops
. . 12 to 30 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
Native
Bright, lemon-yellow flowers in spring. Leaves are dotted with purple at times. Semi-woody, erect stems. Clump forming, not spreading. Very showy in bloom.
A well behaved plant with a clump forming or solitary habit, not stoloniferous.
It has been used as a pot herb.
#1099 . . Quart pot . . $5.75 CROP FAILED
Opuntia compressa . . Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus
. . To 12 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg., well drained soil . . Summer
Native
Large lemon yellow flowers in early summer. Flattened segments are prostrate and spreading. Spines not readily visible. Very hardy.
Quite hardy. This particular one came from a patch high in the mountains. Edible.
#1247 . . Quart pot . . $5.75
Origanum vulgare cv. . . Creeping Golden Oregano "Aureum"
. . 6 to 18 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zone 5 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Late Summer
Eurasia
Dense, golden, aromatic leaves with clusters of tiny, tubular mauve/pink flowers.
This ornamental variety can tolerate light shade. A vigorous spreader, it makes an excellent, fragrant ground cover.
Despite an intense aroma, the leaves have little flavor, in comparison to other oreganos. Not for cooking or herbal uses.
. . . . The name comes from the Greek oros meaning mountain, and ganos meaning joy, thus: "joy of the mountain."
#1787 . . Quart pot . . $5.25
Oxypolis rigidior . . Hog Fennel
. . 2 to 5 ft. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 3? to 9 . . Moist to wet soil . . Late Summer
Native
Attractive, narrow, light green foliage. Bright umbels of white flowers in late summer. When planted with Cardinal Flower on a stream or pond bank, the red and white blooms create a striking display.
Also called Stiff Cowbane.
#1115 . . Quart pot . . $5.50
Penstemon digitalis . . Mississippi Penstemon
. . 18 to 36 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Clusters of 1 inch trumpet shaped, white flowers borne above the foliage. Late spring to early summer. Lustrous foliage. Tolerates poor drainage better than many other Penstemons. Native range is East and Central U. S.
There are about 250 species of Penstemon--all native to N. America, except one in Asia.
#1492 . . Quart pot . . $5.25
Penstemon pallidus . . Pale Penstemon
. . To 30 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . To Zone 4 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Late Spring
Native
White flowers are streaked with violet nectar guides. Native range is Eastern and Central U. S.
There are about 250 species of Penstemon--all native to N. America, except one in Asia.
#1472 . . Quart pot . . $5.25
Platycodon grandiflorus . . Balloonflower "Fuji White"
. . 24 to 36 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Asia
Sheaves of erect stems topped with solitary white flowers. Balloon shaped buds open into a cup. An easy and tolerant plant.
#1846 . . Quart pot . . $5.50
Polemonium reptans . . Creeping Jacob's Ladder
. . 12 to 24 in. . . Lt. to full shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Rich, moist soil . . Spring
Native
Pale, lavender-blue, bell-shaped flowers in terminal sprays in spring. Sprawling stems keep the overall height low. Lovely in the front of the shaded border or woodland garden. Self sows.
Native to the Eastern U. S. Also called Greek Valerian
#1415 . . Quart pot . . $5.75
Polygonatum biflorum . . Solomon's Seal
. . 12 to 24 in. . . Mod. to dense shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
Native
Pairs of pendulous white flowers on long, arching stems in spring. Blue-black berries follow in early fall. Smooth, light green leaves line the sides of the stems.
A long-lived woodlander that adds a textural accent to the shady garden.
The young shoots and roots are edible. Caution--False Solomon's Seal, Smilacina racemosa, is toxic.
It has many medicinal uses, both historical and contemporary.
. . . . Also, has been used as a Voodoo conjure in some cultures.
#1104 . . Quart pot . . $5.75
Poteranthus trifoliatus . . Fawn's Breath
. . 24 to 36 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Late Spring
Native
Long, white, slightly twisted petals give the plant a delicate appearance when in bloom. Open habit with sparsely leaved, reddish stems. Spring.
A rather slow growing, well behaved plant. This surprisingly showy native likes a well drained spot and seems very tolerant of poor soil.
Fawn's Breath is also known as Indian Physic and American Ipecac because of its strong emetic properties.
#1074 . . Quart pot . . $6.00 Limited amount
Pycnanthemum virginianum . . Virginia Mountain Mint
. . 18 to 36 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . To Zone 5 . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Native
Aromatic, lanceolate to linear-elliptic leaves. White flowers in summer.
Prefers a well drained site and tolerates dry areas.
Strong peppermint aroma. Young leaves make a nice addition to salads or can be used as a condiment. The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a refreshing mint-like tea.
The Chippewa Indians used a tea made from the leaves as a treatment for fevers. Numerous other medicinal uses.
#1508 . . Quart pot . . $5.50
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